Coffee Buttercream

Ingredients

• 250 g softened butter
• 500 g icing sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp instant coffee granules
• 1 1/2 tbsp boiling water

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the instant coffee granules (3 tbsp) with the boiling water (1½ tbsp) and then set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Cut the butter (250g) into cubes and then beat on a low-medium speed until soft. Gradually add the icing sugar (you add it gradually to stop it flying everywhere) and beat until fully combined.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla extract (¼tsp) and add the coffee a teaspoon at a time, beating in each addition before adding more.

4. 4

   Check the consistency of your buttercream. It should be soft and perfect for piping at this point. If it’s still a little stiff then beat in a little milk.

5. 5

   Decorate your cakes (or just eat if off the spoon because it’s yummy!).